We have a variety of highlights to share this week, including game design innovator Jane McGonigal's upcoming visit to BookShop Santa Cruz, MBEP's announcement of a new president, Foodworthy App's launch, a review of the CLV in Victoria, B.C., and a feature about Pagodo Technologies. Plus, more. Start reading!

"Silicon Valley gets all the hype for being at the cutting edge of technology but next time you take a selfie, hear a bad singer sound good, use a wireless headset, or stand in front of a baseball pitching machine, you should think about our side of the hill." Ten things you didn't know were Invented in Santa Cruz.